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also sovranty
1
as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
upon leaving home she felt that she had achieved sovereignty for the first time in her life
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2
as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
as parts of the same sovereignty, the states should not enact laws intended to harm one another economically
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as in dominance
controlling power or influence over others
the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication
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Recent Examples of sovereignty
Taiwan's dominant position as a maker of chips used in technology from cellphones and cars to fighter jets has sparked concerns of over-reliance on the island, especially as China ramps up pressure to assert its sovereignty claims.
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David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The push to apply Israeli sovereignty to the area comes after Trump said last month that his administration would make an announcement on the matter in the coming weeks when asked about annexation.
—Amelie Botbol, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The salute, which also serves as battle cry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stands for the Ukrainian people striving for sovereignty and fighting foreign aggression.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
Many Americans and policymakers across the political spectrum view Russia's February 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine as an attack on Ukrainian sovereignty and believe Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to be reined in.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The push to apply Israeli sovereignty to the area comes after Trump said last month that his administration would make an announcement on the matter in the coming weeks when asked about annexation.
—Amelie Botbol, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The salute, which also serves as battle cry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stands for the Ukrainian people striving for sovereignty and fighting foreign aggression.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
Many Americans and policymakers across the political spectrum view Russia's February 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine as an attack on Ukrainian sovereignty and believe Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to be reined in.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignty
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Oversight Commission are also going to the city’s Police Department for review and investigation, previously raising questions about the true independence of the commission.—
Destiny Torres,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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The three most essential components for career progression are competence, self-assuredness, and independence.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Germany and other European nations plan to increase government spending over the next several years, resulting in additional bond issuance.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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As Trump’s administration aggressively restructures federal agencies, these changes will likely proceed without public input, further entrenching private sector dominance.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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The focus is more on individual needs than relationship-building (e.g., asserting dominance, avoiding deep engagement).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The route between Guangzhou, China and Bangkok in Thailand is known as a fifth freedom route, which is route operated by an airline that is not flying to or from its home country.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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What To Know According to reports from Wired, some groups calling for freedom cities have already been in communication with the Trump administration.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The group has worked on federal and state projects used by millions of Americans.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Singleton won a section and state title in 2000 at Compton Dominguez when Tyson Chandler was his star player.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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While Inside Out 2 is unlikely to become a third, there seems to be a rising tension between box office domination and awards.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the competition in 2025 will remain as tough as ever with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen looking to continue his domination with a fifth successive championship and McLaren’s Lando Norris a leading contender to dethrone the Dutchman.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
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Charles is the head of the commonwealth, which comprises 56 countries.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
27 Feb. 2025
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Whatever happens in the commonwealth around recreational cannabis may well do so again, especially as fewer states have the option of adopting recreational cannabis via the ballot.—
Daniel J. Mallinson,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Sovereignty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignty. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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